Patents Assigned to BT Prime Mover, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6089353
    Abstract: A material handling vehicle for transporting loads includes a vehicle body and a control console connected to the vehicle body in a first position. The control console can be moved to a second position on the vehicle body by a user. The vehicle may include various devices for positioning the control console with respect to the body. For example, the devices may include separate post openings, a slot, a track, or a pivoting arm. In addition, the control console may include a stability support for the operator and various controls for operating the vehicle. The operator is able to maintain stability by holding the stability support with his or her hand. Furthermore, the operator does not need to remove his or her hand from the stability support in order to operate the various controls. The controls may be mounted on the stability support or may be located in relatively close proximity to the stability support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Assignee: BT Prime Mover, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Bartels, William S. Cawiezell
  • Patent number: 5890562
    Abstract: A material handling vehicle for transporting loads includes a vehicle body and a control console connected to the vehicle body in a first position. The control console can be moved to a second position on the vehicle body by a user. The vehicle may include various devices for positioning the control console with respect to the body. For example, the devices may include separate post openings, a slot, a track, or a pivoting arm. In addition, the control console may include a stability support for the operator and various controls for operating the vehicle. The operator is able to maintain stability by holding the stability support with his or her hand. Furthermore, the operator does not need to remove his or her hand from the stability support in order to operate the various controls. The controls may be mounted on the stability support or may be located in relatively close proximity to the stability support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Assignee: BT Prime Mover, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan W. Bartels, William S. Cawiezell